It’s here at last: hard evidence that small research groups do more original work. Continue reading
Funding
Learning the lingo
Should there be a kind of “jury service” for young faculty on grant funding panels? Continue reading
Beating the odds
Should there be a handicapping system when it comes to the allocation of research funds? Continue reading
Angels with dirty faces
Getting research funding is like playing a casino, but it’s not just the house that holds the aces. Continue reading
Hat tip: Wayne Wahls
A quick heads-up on an article that every young scientist – especially those fighting for or about to seek independent funding – should read.
Monopolies and monocultures
You need diversity in the funding landscape in order to maintain its health. Continue reading
Near-death experiences
Life in academia involves repeated brushes with imminent career extinction. Continue reading
